My Butter Knife Kit

My Butter Knife Kit

We love this. A brilliantly simple little kit from Japan that gives you everything you need to make your own wooden butter knife – well, almost everything; you’ll need to bring the knife.

Starting with a roughly shaped wooden blank, you carve, sand and finish it completely by hand. You can follow the existing shape, change the handle, make the tip wider for spreading jam, or just see where you end up. There’s no real right or wrong way to do it, and that’s a big part of the appeal.

Three grades of sandpaper are included for smoothing and refining your finished shape, along with beeswax and cloths for the final finish. The result is a genuinely useful little kitchen tool that you’ve made yourself.

It’s a really satisfying small project and a great gift for anyone who likes making things, cooking, Japanese design – or just having a good potter about with a knife.

Made in Japan.

What's Included

• 1 wooden knife blank – approximately 17 × 3cm
• 3 grades of sandpaper – No.150, No.240 and No.400
• Beeswax
• 2 finishing cloths

Material

The wooden blank is made from oak or a similar hardwood, depending on the production batch. As this is a natural material, colour and grain will vary from piece to piece.

Tools Required

You’ll need a small carving knife, penknife or suitable craft knife. Tools are not included with the kit.

Specifications

Size: Approx. 17 × 3cm
Material: Oak or similar hardwood
Finish: Natural beeswax
Made in: Japan

Age & Safety

This kit requires the use of a sharp knife or cutting tool.

Recommended for adults aged 18 and over. Anyone under 18 should only use the kit with appropriate adult supervision.